Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richards Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richards Elementary School's student population of 680 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richards Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richards Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richards Elementary School's ranking?
Richards Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Richards Elementary School often compared to?
Richards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Richards Elementary School?
680 students attend Richards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Richards Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richards Elementary School?
Richards Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richards Elementary School offer ?
Richards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richards Elementary School part of?
Richards Elementary School is part of Whitefish Bay School District.
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